Sooooo. long story short I was trying to deal with some pitting on the receiver of my scattergun and managed to remove a great deal of the factory bluing.
It's my field gun I've owned for probably 30 years. Its no safe queen and shows the scars of countless miles in the woods and fields. That's said I also use her at the range and wouldn't mind restoring the bluing on the receiver and tube and bringing back some of her former beauty.
I'm wondering if any of you have used cold bluing with any success, or have a recommended shop that does hot bluing near the Cape. Not looking for a complete restoration but Id like to shine her up a bit without taking out a second mortgage or making her look worse.
What say ye?
It's my field gun I've owned for probably 30 years. Its no safe queen and shows the scars of countless miles in the woods and fields. That's said I also use her at the range and wouldn't mind restoring the bluing on the receiver and tube and bringing back some of her former beauty.
I'm wondering if any of you have used cold bluing with any success, or have a recommended shop that does hot bluing near the Cape. Not looking for a complete restoration but Id like to shine her up a bit without taking out a second mortgage or making her look worse.
What say ye?